Reasons for Pimples by Best Facials Singapore
Why do we have pimples?
Pimples develop when cells and natural oils begin to block up tiny hair follicles in the skin. Bacteria work their way into the plugged up follicles and start multiplying.
1. You’re not washing your face properly
Not removing your BB/CC cream, sunblock, make up with a proper make up remover. The bacterial and oil was already on your skin mix with sweat – all of which find a nice home in your pores causing breakouts
2. You’re sensitive to over-the-counter pimple cream.
Overusing topical salicylic acid, benzoyl peroxide and sulphur over-the-counter treatments can dry out your skin, causing it to produce more oil and possibly blemishes.
3. You’re close to your cycle or lack of sleep.
When you’re under pressure, your skin produces stress hormones, including cortisol, that can stimulate your oil glands to make testosterone that then increases oil production and clogs pores.
4. You’re using very harsh products.
A lot of people with acne think that the more you scrub your skin with a washcloth, rough exfoliants or cleansing brush, the more pimples appear.
5. You can’t stop picking your pimples.
It’s tempting in the moment, because it’s impossible to pick your own pimple and not make a red mark which could turn into a scar. Even worse, when you try to press the plug or oil or pus out of your pore, you run the risk of pushing the bacteria deeper or spreading it around underneath your skin, multiplying your pimples.
